88 m. ago ‘No country is safe’: deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say

Historically cool nations saw hospitals overheating and surge in drownings, wildfires and toxic algal bloomsThe prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from climate change”, scientists say.Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F). Continue reading...

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2 h. ago London museum tells forgotten story of African and Indian troops in second world war

National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma exhibition examines stories of soldiers from Britain’s coloniesThe forgotten story of African and Indian troops who fought in south Asia against Japanese forces during the second world war and who have largely been omitted from the official history is to be brought to life in a London exhibition.The National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies show includes rare items from Indian and African soldiers who toiled in some of the harshest conditions seen anywhere during the conflict. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Horror as nine children injured after school bus rolls over in violent crash on rural road

Ten people, including nine students, were injured on Wednesday after an elementary school bus rolled over on a rural road just outside of Austin, Texas, according to local officials.

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7 h. ago Taylor Swift unveils the VERY sexy cover for new album The Life Of A Showgirl... and reveals release date

Taylor Swift has officially revealed the release date for her highly-anticipated new album The Life Of A Showgirl as she unveiled the ultra sexy cover on Wednesday.

Culture

7 h. ago Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

Politics

7 h. ago Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years for convictions in shootings at officials’ homes

A failed political candidate has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for convictions in a series of drive-by shootings

Events

8 h. ago Barriers prevent severe flooding in Alaska capital after glacier outburst

Officials say temporary barriers helped Juneau avoid hundreds of flooded homes from Mendenhall Glacier meltNewly installed river barriers held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage in Alaska’s capital city on Wednesday, after an ice dam at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier released a huge surge of rainwater and snowmelt, officials said.Water pooled on several streets and in some yards in Juneau after the Mendenhall River crested earlier in the day, and high water was expected to persist for hours. But many residents in the flood zone had evacuated before peak water levels, and there were no damage reports similar to the past two summers, when about 300 homes were flooded. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago We were overjoyed when we were told we were having twins until doctors gave us devastating diagnosis... now we may have to lose one of our girls to save the other

When Jack Alexander and his partner Laura went for their early 16-week baby scan, they were delighted to discover they were expecting identical twin girls.

Science

9 h. ago Top Fed official signals uncertainty over September rate cut

Hawkish tone from Austan Goolsbee contrasts with market expectations for reduction next month

Politics

10 h. ago When Odie the cavoodle needed emergency surgery, the veterinary staff showed why they are the unsung heroes of healthcare | Ranjana Srivastava

The vet’s diagnosis of ‘it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma’ was not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient was wagging his tailSpeaking on a panel with me, a paediatric anaesthetist says that every time she takes a patient into theatre, she says to the parent, “I will take good care of your child.” Somehow, just imagining this solemn promise makes me tearful although I don’t even know that a variation of these words is headed my way.For the past week, our cavoodle Odie has been vomiting. The vet’s diagnosis of “it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma” is not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient is wagging its tail. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis

Billy Joel’s beloved motorcycle shop on Long Island, New York, is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes

Science

12 h. ago Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade takes place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials

Politics

12 h. ago Major breakthrough in hair loss as study shows new product is more effective and safer than current treatments

Hair loss could be about to have its Ozempic moment after a study suggested that researchers had found a new drug that could help to reverse loss of hair on the head.

Society

13 h. ago Boffins say toothpaste made from hair could help fix damaged teeth

Scientists may have cracked the code for rotten teeth as they found that keratin – a protein found in hair – can repair our teeth, as dentists around the world rejoice

Events

13 h. ago New EA FC 26 Icons revealed with official player ratings and pre

12 new Icons are coming to EA FC 26 Ultimate Team, though we've known the list of players already thanks to EA FC 26 leaks.

Politics

13 h. ago Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua

Under Joseph Humire, the thinktank tracked alleged crimes by the Venezuelan gang in the US. A non-profit found multiple false entriesA senior official appointed to the defense department led a thinktank that promoted fake news about the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, according to InSight Crime, a non-profit analyzing organized crime.Joseph Humire was appointed this summer to be the head of policy focusing on the western hemisphere within the office of the under secretary of defense for policy. He was previously the executive director of a conservative thinktank focused on global security. Humire’s appointment comes as the Trump administration is ramping up its aggressive strategy against organized crime in Latin America and the Venezuelan government, which it accuses of working with TdA. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago The Ice alert app founder sparking fury in Trump officials: ‘Pam Bondi said I better watch out? Please.’

After IceBlock’s launch in April, Kristi Noem attacked developer Joshua Aaron and his wife was fired from the DoJ. The attention has only led to more raids being reportedFor many undocumented immigrants living in the US, the constant threat of Ice raids has turned their homes into prisons. Leaving the house to go to work, school, buy groceries or the doctor’s office all carry unthinkable risks.It’s a problem that Joshua Aaron wanted to tackle. A former indie musician (he played bass in 2000s buzz band The Rosenbergs and later fronted his own group Stealing Heather) turned app entrepreneur, he set about making an app that could spot Ice and alert people, the same way drivers let other drivers know about traffic stops on Waze. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Second person dies after eating broccoli amid outbreak of deadly toxin

Officials in Italy are investigating an outbreak of botulism linked to contaminated broccoli

Events

14 h. ago AI could soon detect early voice box cancer from the sound of your voice

Scientists analysed more than ten thousand voice notes to detect distinctive ‘vocal biomarkers’

Politics

14 h. ago Major milestone for Dalgety Bay pump track as plans are submitted to council

Ambitious plans for a new community pump track in Dalgety Bay have reached a major milestone with the official submission of a planning application - but the volunteer Trust behind it need your support

Politics